Scenes from Newsday's third annual Cheer Fest held at Hofstra University on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026.

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Pride 10u rec cheer performs during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Pride 14u rec cheer performs during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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North Shore High School performs at Newsday's annual Cheerfest at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University, Jan. 11, 2026.

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Oceanside High School perform at Newsday's annual Cheerfest at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University, Jan. 11, 2026.

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North Babylon cheer competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Lindenhurst cheer competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Ward Melville High School performs at Newsday's annual Cheerfest at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University, Jan. 11, 2026.

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Freeport cheer competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Rocky Point cheer poses after winning the class B division during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Island Trees High School performs at Newsday's annual Cheerfest at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University, Jan. 11, 2026.

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Carey High School performs at Newsday's annual Cheerfest at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University, Jan. 11, 2026.

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Carle Place cheer competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Hofstra Gameday cheer perform during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on, January 11, 2026

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Mattituck High School perform at Newsday's annual Cheerfest at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University, Jan. 11, 2026.

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Saint Anthony’s Cheer competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Harborfields cheer competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Sportset cheer Thunder compete during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Ward Melville competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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The Calhoun Challengers perform at Newsday's annual Cheerfest at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University, Jan. 11, 2026.

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Carey cheer competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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The Hofstra Game Day cheer team performs at Newsday's annual Cheerfest at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University, Jan. 11, 2026.

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Patchogue-Medford competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Seaford cheer competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Island Trees cheer competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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New Hyde Park cheer competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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East Rockaway cheer competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Whitman cheer competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Island Trees cheer competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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Amityville cheer competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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The Massapequa Challengers perform at Newsday's annual Cheerfest at the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex at Hofstra University, Jan. 11, 2026.

Credit: David Meisenholder

Carey cheer competes during Newsday Cheerfest at Hofstra University on Sunday, January 11, 2026

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